subject: Land Rovers 2010 LR2 Has a Ford Under the Hood [print this page] Land Rovers 2010 LR2 Has a Ford Under the Hood
The Land Rover brand of SUVs have been the epitome of class for decades. With strong features and rugged construction, the Land Rover offerings exemplify the standard of British engineering: Refinement and usability, all in one package. The 2010 Land Rover LR2 is no exception: This crossover SUV is certainly more "street" oriented than its larger and more robust Range Rover cousins, but it's no slouch itself. Powered by a 3.2 liter 6 cylinder engine created by the Ford Motor Company, the Land Rover LR2 is still a force to be reckoned with.
At first glance, the LR2 is not exactly what you might expect from a Land Rover offering. The 3.2 liter engine found in the LR2 is significantly lower-powered than most other Land Rover vehicles, but that's specifically what the company had in mind during this SUV's design process. Designed as a smaller SUV made for everyday highway and commuting use, the Land Rover LR2's engine is more than satisfactory. The 3.2 liter brings to the table a very respectable 230 horsepower, making it more than competent in a variety of different applications (including light off-road use). In atypical Ford fashion, the engine makes its peak horsepower at 6300 RPM. This requires you to really lean into the throttle to get all that the engine has to offer, but fear not: The Land Rover LR2's 3.2 liter also comes with 234 foot-pounds of torque, bringing the maximum towing capacity up to 3500 pounds. This is more than enough to haul just about any type of medium-sized trailer you could want.
For those looking for better gas mileage, the 3.2 liter delivers: You can expect 15 mpg in the city, along with 22 mpg on the highway. Your wallet doesn't always have to suffer when you purchase an SUV.
